The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 99,700

€ 117,900

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 560 long.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.8
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.8 in
119.5
200.6
124.6
206.9
200.6 in
Length
206.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6184 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.42 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
M 278.932
Engine Code
M 176.980


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
463 hp
S 560 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 560 long
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 560 long
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10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
S 560 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
28 mpg
S 560 long
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
549 mi
Range
585 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
585 mi
S 560 long
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 560 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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